iRobbie vs PyLeap
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
iRobbie
Enhance robotic projects with smartphone capabilities. Connect to Arduino, ESP32-CAM, or ESP8266 boards via Bluetooth or WiFi. Utilize object recognition, tracking, and voice control for interactive robot experiences.
- Object recognition and tracking
- ESP32-CAM video surveillance
- Voice and remote control
- Touch screen joystick
- Music playback (Xylophone)
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iRobbie is the revolutionary app that brings a smartphone power to your robotic projects. iRobbie connects via Bluetooth or WiFi to the Arduino, ESP32-CAM or ESP8266 boards. Use the iPhone camera and play with object recognition, object tracking and more. Start learning computer vision and neural networks with iRobbie App! With iRobbie your Arduino robot can recognize and track over 60 objects, get a responsive touch screen joystick and even allow you to play music! With ESP32-CAM you can build your own video surveillance robot and control it through the Internet. For example, with the iRobbie-A app you can send the robot to the kitchen to check if you accidentally left the kettle on the stove! Features: o ESP32-CAM – build your own video surveillance car! o Object Tracker – tap and drag over the object you want to track and your iRobbie robot will follow the object. o iFinder – just tell iRobbie what you want him to find. iRobbie is able to recognize over 60 objects and he will start tracking the object after recognizing it. o Voice Control – you can control your iRobbie robot by telling him here to go. o Remote Control – a responsive touch screen joystick on your iPhone to control the iRobbie robot. o Xylophone – play music with your iRobbie robot. Arduino compatible boards, parts and kits are sold separately. Visit our web-site to find detailed instructions on to build the robots. Arduino is Trademark of Arduino AG, which does not sponsor, authorize or endorse this product.
PyLeap
Easily transfer code files and assets to compatible Adafruit devices using Bluetooth or Wi-Fi. This app simplifies the process of uploading project components, enabling users to quickly advance their creations.
- Transfer code files
- Transfer assets
- Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) transfer
- Wi-Fi transfer
- Compatible with nrf52840 and ESP32-S2 boards
- Upload from Adafruit Learn Systems
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PyLeap is an app that allows users to easily download code files and assets and transfer them to their Adafruit devices using Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) or Wi-Fi. With PyLeap, users can quickly and conveniently transfer code files and assets from our Adafruit Learn Systems to their Adafruit devices, allowing them to take their projects to the next level. Compatible devices: * nrf52840 boards running CircuitPython * ESP32-S2 Learn more about PyLeap at: https://learn.adafruit.com/pyleap-app
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: PyLeap at Free against iRobbie's $5.99. PyLeap also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.0). iRobbie's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 5 months) and iOS requirement (12.1 vs 17.0). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
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PyLeap is free to download; iRobbie costs $5.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
PyLeap holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.
iRobbie ships an update every 6 weeks, PyLeap every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | iRobbie | PyLeap |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $5.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 3.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 12.1 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 395 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | MCV Palo Alto LLC | Adafruit Industries |
Customer experience
iRobbie
PyLeap
In-app purchases
iRobbie
No in-app purchases
PyLeap
No in-app purchases
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